Herman Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 I’m looking for a recommendation for an English speaking physician. A GP would be great. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest English Rose Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, Herman said: I’m looking for a recommendation for an English speaking physician. A GP would be great. TIA Go to the Ajijic Hospital/Clinic where they have an English speaking doctor and are open 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cielo Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Dr. Santiago Hernandez. Perfect English, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineyDay Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Dr Sam Thelin is our doctor. Excellent and caring. His clinic is in Chapala close to Soriana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newjersey expat Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 There is also Dr. Garcia and Dr. Leon. The doctor at Ajijic Hospital Clinic is Drs. Hernendez ( father and son) Dr. Lastra Dr. Lupita is with Integrity Clinic. All speak English, The hardest part for new people here is that you will hear positives and negative remarks about all of them. You almost have to try one that you hear the most positives and see how it fits. Most charge 400-600p a visit .Most on the high end. Ask question, don't be afraid, it is your body. Does the doctor look annoyed when you ask for an explanation? Do you get a satisfactory answer. Are you being rushed? does the dr. make eye contact? Help in any way if you have to go to Quad for a referral, ? Sometimes you can just tell a compassionate doctor. Always look up your medications. Ask what you should do if you need a doctor in the middle of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Shop for a doctor carefully. I wanted an English speaking one also. When I first moved here I used a popular Ajijic doctor. After many months of mistreatment I realized he was incompetent. Then I tried a popular one in Riberas. He seemed competent and thorough but he wanted to do endless tests and then repeat them all awhile later. I tried the Ajijic hospital a number of times. Some of the doctors seemed good some weren't. A number of misdiagnoses. Then to one in Jocotepec. She wasn't perfect but very competent and thorough. If it is something serious get a second opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 I'm very happy with my G.P.: Dra. Jessica Quintinella Flores. She has worked in the Ajijic Clinic for some time and in now in private practice on the street behind the Buganbillas Plaza going west; first block. She's thorough, patient, and makes house calls if needed. Speaks English. Best of all: she listens . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanparys Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Recommend Dr Jonathan Barrigan at Lakeside Medical... Excellent G.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 We second Dr Jonathan. He is one smart Doc and makes himself available 24/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Husband and I strongly second Dr Sam Thelin. We tried several doctors, some better than others, and settled on Dr Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineyDay Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 As we did MM. He is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 34 minutes ago, SunshineyDay said: As we did MM. He is great! Where is he working from these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineyDay Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 His office is on the street heading east on the north end of the monday market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Gal Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 My recommendation is Dr. Juan Pablo Loza, located in Chapala at Calle Guerrero 141-A at the corner of Lopez Cotilla. Telephone (376) 765-5477. email: dr.jploza@hotmail.com. He's a very good diagnostician and speaks English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 10 hours ago, SunshineyDay said: His office is on the street heading east on the north end of the monday market. In what town? Do you know the street name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandol Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Chapala. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike7129a Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 selecting Dr is serious I have been really ,apparently, scammed followed by 5 rs saying nd proving it was a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 59 minutes ago, mike7129a said: selecting Dr is serious I have been really ,apparently, scammed followed by 5 rs saying nd proving it was a scam. Could you be a little more clear about what happened, and where? No names needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 1 hour ago, cedros said: In what town? Do you know the street name? It is amazing what Mr. Google can tell you. Dr. Sam Thelin Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez 3 Plaza de Toros 45900 Chapala, Jal. drthelin.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 It seems like he keeps moving. So is that the current address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineyDay Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Chapala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineyDay Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Yes. Thanks Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned small Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 2 hours ago, cedros said: It seems like he keeps moving. So is that the current address? He's been there since the day he opened that office for private practice even when he was the jefe at Cruz Roja. Why make this post about moving when he hasn't? You probably don't want to come all the way to Chapala from the Raquet Club anyway unless you have moved closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 On 4/26/2018 at 10:53 PM, Newjersey expat said: There is also Dr. Garcia and Dr. Leon. The doctor at Ajijic Hospital Clinic is Drs. Hernendez ( father and son) Dr. Lastra Dr. Lupita is with Integrity Clinic. All speak English, The hardest part for new people here is that you will hear positives and negative remarks about all of them. You almost have to try one that you hear the most positives and see how it fits. Most charge 400-600p a visit .Most on the high end. My experience is that the range is more like 300p for Ajijic Hospital to 1400p for another mentioned on this thread. The range of experience and technology is also quite high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newjersey expat Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I agree Dr, @ Ajijic charge less. But almost every generalist md I have gone to charges 600-700p. Specialists charge more and even more if you get an EKG or some other procedure. 1400p seems pretty high unless you had a procedure performed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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